Loving Arms

This apartment might not be the most luxurious address in South Kensington, but that's more down to the ridiculous standards set by some of the other homes in this famously well-heeled corner of London. We can't really find much to fault with the interior here – modest, yes, but homely all the same. The best part, however, has to be the excellent location on Fulham Road. Here, you're only a short stroll from a huge number of critically adored restaurants, designer shops and some of the capital's best art galleries.

Home truths:
*This single-level apartment is on the fourth floor of a building with an elevator *There are paid on-street parking spaces available for guests on a limited basis – South Kensington underground station is also a four-minute walk away *Your host can provide a free cot, high chair and baby bath upon request *A fifth guest can be accommodated with prior approval from your host *This home is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected – however, the windows look out to the opposite side from the street, which makes it slightly less loud *Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace *Upon arrival, you'll have to pick up the keys from a shop – speak to your host for details